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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Digital Camera Operating Instructions DMC-FZ2EN Model No. DMC-FZ2T Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT0E75... -
Page 2: Information For Your Safety
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or We would like to take this opportunity to discs or other published or thank you for purchasing this Panasonic broadcast material for purposes Digital Camera. Please read these other than your own private use may Operating Instructions carefully and infringe copyright laws. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Recording images (advanced) Information for Your Safety ....2 Taking Pictures with Audio ....42 Changing the Picture Size....43 Preparation Changing the Quality Standard Accessories ......5 (Data Compression Ratio) ..... 44 Names of the Components ....6 Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority LCD Monitor Display/ AE.......... - Page 4 Editing Deleting Images .........69 Writing the Print Information in the Card (DPOF Setting)......71 Protecting Images on the Card ..74 Technical use Playing Back with Slide Show (Automatic Playback) .....75 Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing) ......77 Resizing Recorded Pictures....78 Trimming Recorded Pictures .....79 Formatting the Card ......80 Adjusting the LCD Monitor/...
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Page 5: Preparation
Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents. 1 SD Memory Card (8 MB) 6 A/V Cable RP-SD008B K1V204C10001 (In the text, it is indicated as “Card”) 7 USB Connection Cable K1HA05CD0004 2 Battery Pack CGA-S002E (In the text, it is indicated as “Battery”) 8 CD-ROM VFF0184... -
Page 6: Names Of The Components
Preparation Preparation Names of the Components [Front View] 1 Flash Sensor (P37) 2 Lens 3 Flash 4 Microphone (P33, P42, P77) 5 Self-timer Indicator (P41) [Up View] 6 Lens Barrel 7 Lens Ring (P19, P63) 8 Mode Dial (P25) 9 Shutter Button (P24) 10 Single/Burst Mode Button (P62) 11 Zoom Lever (P34, P35) - Page 7 Preparation [Left View] 27 A/V OUT Socket (P87) 28 USB Socket (5pin) (P88) 29 Terminal Door [Right View] 30 Strap Eyelet (P21) 31 DC IN Socket (P14) 32 DC IN Terminal Door (P14) [Bottom View] 33 Memory Card/Battery Door (P12, P15) 34 Memory Card/Battery Door Open Lever (P12, P15) 35 Tripod Receptacle...
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Page 8: Lcd Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display
Preparation LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display ISO100 1600 C-AF F2.8 1/25 FOCUS [In recording] 17 Aperture indication/Shutter speed indication (P29) 1 REC mode 18 Exposure Compensation (P53) 2 Flash mode (P36) 19 Auto Bracket (P54) 3 White balance (P58) 20 Current date and time (P28) 4 ISO sensitivity (P61) •... - Page 9 Preparation 3 4 5 1600 F2.8 1/25 ISO100 AUTO 10:00 11.OCT.2003 10:00 [In recording in Simple mode] [In playback] 1 Flash mode (P36) 1 Playback mode 2 Burst mode (P62) 2 DPOF (P71) (White): 3 Focus indication (P31) DPOF setting for printing 4 Shutter Jiggle alert (P30) (Green): 5 Picture mode (P31)
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Page 10: Quick Guide
Preparation Quick Guide Prepare following items. • Camera • Battery • Card • AC adaptor • AC cable • Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is stored. • Close the flash. (P37) [Preparation] Charge the battery. (1 # 2) (P11) •... -
Page 11: Charging The Battery
Preparation Charging the Battery Connect the AC cable. • The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown below. • The [POWER] indicator A lights. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. -
Page 12: Inserting The Battery
Preparation Inserting the Battery [Preparation] • Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is stored. • Close the flash. (P37) Slide the lever to the direction of the arrow to open the Memory Card/ battery door. Insert the charged battery all the way in, until it is locked. -
Page 13: Battery Indicator
Preparation ª Battery indicator The remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder. (This is not displayed when using AC adaptor) : The battery power is sufficient : The remaining power is a little low : The remaining power is low : Recharge or replace the battery ª... -
Page 14: Using The Ac Adaptor
Preparation Using the AC Adaptor If you use an AC adaptor and connect it to an electrical outlet, you can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge. [Preparation] • Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens is stored. Connect the AC cable. -
Page 15: Inserting The Card
• If the card cannot be fully inserted, verify whether the direction of the card is correct. • We recommend that you use a Panasonic branded SD Memory Card. (Use only the genuine card) •... - Page 16 Preparation ª Access to the card ª SD Memory Card (supplied) and MultiMediaCard (optional) When the card is being accessed, the card access indication 1 lights. The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, 1600 removable external cards. The reading/ writing speed of SD Memory Card is fast.
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Page 17: Turning Power On/Off
Preparation Turning Power on/off Set the power switch to [ON]. • The power indicator 1 lights. Set the power switch to [OFF]. ≥ ≥ ª Power indicator Lighting: ≥ ≥ • When turning the power switch to [ON] Blinking: • When the Memory Card/battery door is opened •... -
Page 18: Adjusting The Viewfinder (Diopter Adjustment)
Preparation Adjusting the Viewfinder (Diopter Adjustment) This camera’s Viewfinder offers a diopter adjustment. It allows the user to make adjustments related to each users individual vision characteristics. Please adjust this feature before using the camera. This feature is especially useful for the user who wears corrective lens because the lens is not needed. -
Page 19: Attaching The Lens Hood
Preparation Attaching the Lens Hood When attaching the lens hood during the shining daytime, the sunshine is interrupted directly and you can take the beautiful picture. You can prevent the ghost and the flare by using the lens hood. [Preparation] •... - Page 20 Preparation ª Temporarily storing the lens hood You can store the lens hood in the camera temporarily. Please do not take a picture with the lens hood stored. [Preparation] • Check that the power switch is set to [OFF] and the lens barrel is stored. •...
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Page 21: Attaching The Strap
Preparation Attaching the Strap Press both sides of the cover to put the metal fitting out of the cover. Rotate the plastic part of the metal fitting to the direction of the arrow. • Please attach the plastic part to the metal fitting again if it detached. -
Page 22: Attaching The Lens Cap
Preparation Attaching the Lens Cap When you turn the camera [OFF] or draw back the lens, attach the supplied lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. Let the top of the string pass through the lens cap. Let the opposite side of the string pass through the circular part of the string. -
Page 23: Using The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder
Preparation Using the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Every time you press the [DISPLAY] button, the display of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder changes as shown below. DISPLAY [Menu display] [In multi/zoom playback] A LCD monitor B Viewfinder REC 1 / 4 REC 1 / 4 SETUP SETUP W.BALANCE... -
Page 24: The Shutter Button (Pressing Halfway/Pressing Fully)
Preparation The Shutter Button (Pressing halfway/Pressing fully) The shutter button is pressed in 2 steps: “pressing halfway” and “pressing fully”. Pressing halfway 1 • Focus and exposure are locked. Pressing fully 2 • The picture is captured. In motion image mode, the recording starts. -
Page 25: The Mode Dial
Preparation The Mode Dial You can choose a desired mode by the mode dial. : Playback (P64) Playback recorded images. : Simple mode (P31) You can take pictures easily because the necessary setting menus are minimized. This mode is for beginners. P/A/S : Program AE (P29) The shutter speed and the aperture value are automatically adjusted. - Page 26 Preparation : Sports mode (P49) When you take pictures of outdoor sports, this mode let you capture the still action photo easily. : Panning mode (P50) Panning is a technique of moving the camera tracking a subject in motion. Using a slower shutter speed when tracking a subject, you can sharply photograph a subject in motion while blurring the background.
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Page 27: Operating The Menu
Preparation Operating the Menu By operating the menu, you can set the settings of REC or playback mode. You can also set the date and time, the operational sound and various other settings. Follow these instructions. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to the recording mode (except for [ ]) or the playback mode. -
Page 28: Setting The Date/Time (Clock Set)
Preparation Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set) If the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the date and time. You can go to the setup menu by pressing the [MENU] button during the message is displayed. You can set the year from 2003 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used. -
Page 29: Recording Images (Basic)
Recording images (basic) Recording images (basic) Taking Pictures By only pressing the shutter button, the exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) will be automatically adjusted and the picture will be taken. (Refer to P45 for aperture-priority. Refer to P46 for shutter-priority.) [Preparation] •... - Page 30 Recording images (basic) • If you press the shutter button fully at once, the shutter jiggle may occur or the focus may not be adjusted properly. • Even when the focus indication is displayed and the focus is properly adjusted, it will be cancelled if you release the shutter button.
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Page 31: Taking Pictures In Simple Mode
Recording images (basic) Taking Pictures in Simple Mode • Offering simplified menu for ease of use. • The picture size is easy to select. • The icons on the display are larger. We recommend you to use this mode when you ask someone to take a picture. Set the mode dial to Simple mode Press the [MENU] button. -
Page 32: Checking The Captured Picture (Review)
Recording images (basic) Checking the Captured Picture (Review) After taking a picture, when auto review (P82) is set to [1SEC.]/[3SEC.], the captured picture is displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder for about 1 or 3 seconds, but you can also check the picture by following the methods shown below. -
Page 33: Recording Motion Images
Recording images (basic) Recording Motion Images With this camera you can also record motion images. (If using the supplied 8 MB SD Memory Card, it is possible to record for about 35 seconds) 2,3,4 Set the mode dial to motion image mode [ Center the subject on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder and press the... -
Page 34: Using The Optical Zoom
Recording images (basic) Using the Optical Zoom With this function, you can make people and subjects closer, and landscapes can be captured in wide angle, with the 12 times optical zoom. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. -
Page 35: Using The Digital Zoom
Recording images (basic) Using the Digital Zoom It is possible to further magnify a subject already magnified 12 times with the optical zoom by 3 more times, with the digital zoom, thereby reaching a maximum of 36 times. (In the burst mode/auto bracket, the digital zoom magnify 2 more times, reaching a maximum of 24 times) [Preparation]... -
Page 36: Taking Pictures With The Built-In Flash
Recording images (basic) Taking Pictures with the Built-in Flash The shutter speed is set between 1/30th and 1/2000th. (except in Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] and exposure compensation) [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ (P25) Press [ OPEN] button to open the Flash. - Page 37 Recording images (basic) : Forced OFF When you do not open the flash, this mode is set. Even in dark places, the flash does not fire. Set it when you take pictures in places where using flash is not allowed. In this time, the shutter speed is set between 1/8th and 1/2000th.
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Page 38: Using The Optical Image Stabilizer
Recording images (basic) Using the Optical Image Stabilizer When using this function at the scene the shutter jiggle is easy to happen, you can minimize the shutter jiggle. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ (P25) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [STABILIZER]. -
Page 39: Using The Af Trigger
Recording images (basic) Using the AF Trigger There are 2 ways to set the auto focus; pressing the shutter button halfway or pressing the [FOCUS] button. Using the [FOCUS] button is effective to prefocus the camera. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ (P25) Press the [MENU] button. -
Page 40: Using The Continuous Af
Recording images (basic) Using the Continuous AF Using this function, AF is continuously working without pressing shutter button halfway. So that the time required for the focusing, after pressing shutter button halfway, may be reduced. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ (P25) Press the [MENU] button. -
Page 41: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer
Recording images (basic) Taking Pictures with the Self-timer When you set the self-timer, the picture is automatically taken after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds). [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ (P25) Press 2. • Every time you press it, what is displayed changes as shown below. -
Page 42: Recording Images (Advanced)
Recording images (advanced) Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with Audio You can take a picture with audio for 5 seconds. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [AUDIO REC.]. Press 1 to select [ON]. -
Page 43: Changing The Picture Size
Recording images (advanced) Changing the Picture Size You can choose among 3 picture size settings. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [PICT.SIZE]. Press 2/1 to select the picture size. •... -
Page 44: Changing The Quality (Data Compression Ratio)
Recording images (advanced) Changing the Quality (Data Compression Ratio) You can choose among 2 quality levels. (Data Compression Ratio) [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [QUALITY]. Press 2/1 to select the quality. (Data Compression Ratio) •... -
Page 45: Taking Pictures With Aperture-Priority Ae
Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with Aperture-priority AE When aperture value is set, the shutter speed is automatically set from 1 second to 1/2000th according to the subject brightness. (However, the speed range is changed from 1/30th to 1/2000th when flash fires) Altering the aperture value changes the depth of field of the picture. -
Page 46: Taking Pictures With Shutter-Priority Ae
Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with Shutter-priority AE When the shutter speed is set, the aperture value is set automatically according to the subject brightness. e.g.: when you want to record a moving subject, set the shutter speed higher to make the picture stable as if the subject stopped. -
Page 47: Taking Pictures With Macro Mode
Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with Macro Mode When you take pictures from a distance closer, set the camera in macro mode [ This allows you to get closer to the subject up to 5 cm (Wide). • Macro mode [ •... -
Page 48: Taking Pictures With The Portrait Mode
Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with the Portrait Mode Portrait mode allows you to achieve the depth of focus effect easily when you take portrait photos. The subject looks sharp and outstanding against an unfocused background. We recommend you to place the subject much closer and allow for proper distance between subject and background. -
Page 49: Taking Pictures With The Sports Mode
Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with the Sports Mode When you take photos of outdoor sports, this mode allows you to capture a still action photo easily. Please note that this mode is suitable to take photos of the subject from distances of more than 5 m and in daylight situations. -
Page 50: Taking Pictures With The Panning Mode
Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with the Panning Mode Panning is a technique of moving the camera tracking a subject in motion. Using a slower shutter speed when tracking a subject, you can sharply photograph a subject in motion while blurring the background. In the very bright summer daylight, if the shutter speed can not be set slower enough to blur the background, please use the... -
Page 51: Taking Pictures With The Night Portrait Mode
Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with the Night Portrait Mode The Night Portrait mode combines the electronic flash with a “slow shutter” mode. This unique feature allows you to photograph close subjects against the natural night background. Since the shutter speed is slow, we highly recommend using a tripod to steady the camera. -
Page 52: Taking Pictures With The Spot Mode
Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with the Spot Mode When this mode is selected, both the focus and the exposure will be adjusted to spot on a limited area. This is suitable when you take pictures in delicate light conditions and intend to take a picture of a specific area. -
Page 53: Compensating The Exposure
Recording images (advanced) Compensating the Exposure In some situations the illumination of the background and your subject may differ. Auto exposure systems may not always calculate the proper exposure correctly. This is a normal situation. This feature allows you to manually compensate the exposure. -
Page 54: Taking Pictures With Auto (Ae) Bracket
Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with Auto (AE) Bracket Pressing the shutter button once, the camera will automatically take 3 pictures changing exposure according to the set exposure compensation value. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25) Press 3 until [ AUTO BRACKET] is selected. -
Page 55: Using The Af/Ae Lock
Recording images (advanced) Using the AF/AE Lock If the subject is out of the AF area and you press the shutter button, the subject’s focus is not adjusted. After locking focus and exposure (AF/AE lock), you can take a clear picture with adjusted focus. -
Page 56: Using The Color Effect
Recording images (advanced) Using the Color Effect This function makes it able to use color effect such as bluish, reddish, and black and white. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [COL.EFFECT]. 1,4 2,3 Press 2/1 to select [OFF], [COOL], [WARM] or [B/W]. -
Page 57: Adjusting The Color Tone Or The Contrast (Picture Adjustment)
Recording images (advanced) Adjusting the Color Tone or the Contrast (Picture Adjustment) This function enables you to adjust the color tone or the contrast. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25) Press the [MENU] button. 1,4 2,3 Press 3/4 to select [PICT.ADJ.]. -
Page 58: Setting The White Balance
Recording images (advanced) Setting the White Balance Auto White Balance is designed to automatically adjust the camera to produce natural flesh tones. In most situations it works fine. In some situations where several different types of lighting are present, enhanced performance can be achieved by setting the white balance manually. - Page 59 Recording images (advanced) ª To set manually (White set) Here the white set mode of white balance is explained. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [W.BALANCE]. Press 1 to set to white set [ Only when setting the white balance again Press 1.
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Page 60: Finely Adjusting The White Balance
Recording images (advanced) Finely Adjusting the White Balance If you cannot acquire the desirable hue with [W.BALANCE] because of different light sources, etc., adjust the fine white balance as follows. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25) •... -
Page 61: Setting Iso Sensitivity
Recording images (advanced) Setting ISO Sensitivity ISO sensitivity is a value that corresponds to the sensitivity to light. The higher it is, the better the camera performs in dark places. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25) Press the [MENU] button. -
Page 62: Taking Pictures With Burst Mode
Recording images (advanced) Taking Pictures with Burst Mode By continuously pressing the shutter button, it is possible to record in burst mode. Number of recordable pictures Burst speed 4 frames/ second 4 frames 7 frames 2 frames/ second 4 frames 7 frames [Preparation] •... -
Page 63: Using The Mc Protector/Nd Filter
Recording images (advanced) Using the MC Protector/ND Filter The MC protector (DMW-LMC55; optional) neither affects the colors nor the amount of light, so it can always be left attached to protect the Digital Camera’s lens. The ND filter (DMW-LND55; optional) reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8th without affecting the color balance. -
Page 64: Playing Back Still Pictures
Playback Playback Playing Back Still Pictures Set the mode dial to playback [ • The last recorded picture is played back. Press 2 to play back the previous picture. Press 1 to play back the following picture. • Every time you press 2/1, the previous (or next) picture is played back. -
Page 65: Playing Back Still Pictures With Audio
Playback Playing Back Still Pictures with Audio Set the mode dial to playback [ Press 2/1 to select the file with 1, 1 audio icon [ ] 2. Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button to play back the audio. • You can hear audio from the speaker ª... -
Page 66: Images Multi Playback
Playback 9 Images Multi Playback It is possible to display 9 images at once. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P25) During playback, rotate the zoom lever towards [ • Multi playback (9 frames) starts. Press 3/4/2/1 to select images. •... -
Page 67: Using The Playback Zoom
Playback Using the Playback Zoom During playback it is possible to enlarge pictures. (2 times/4 times/8 times/16 times) [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P25) During playback, rotate the zoom lever towards [ • The more the zoom lever rotates towards [ ], the more the zoom magnification ratio increases. -
Page 68: Playing Back Motion Images
Playback Playing Back Motion Images [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P25) Press 2/1 to select the file with the ] 1. motion image icon [ Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button to play back the motion image. •... -
Page 69: Deleting Images
Editing Editing Deleting Images Images recorded on the card can be deleted. Once deleted, images cannot be recovered. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P25) • When an image is protected, it cannot be deleted. Cancel the protect setting. (P74) [Delete single image] 1,3,4 Press 2/1 to select the image to be... - Page 70 Editing [Delete multi images] It is possible to delete up to 50 images all at once. Press [ ] 2 times. Select [MULTI DELETE] and then press 1. Press 2/1 to select the images to be 1 2,3,4,6,7 deleted. 2,3,4 Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button.
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Page 71: Writing The Print Information In The Card (Dpof Setting)
Editing Writing the Print Information in the Card (DPOF Setting) It is possible to write print information (DPOF data) on the card with the images that you want to print and the number of sheets. DPOF is an abbreviation of Digital Print Order Format. - Page 72 Editing [Multi copy setting] Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [DPOF PRINT] and then press 1. Press 3/4 to select [MULTI] and then press 1. Press 2/1 to select the image. Press 3/4 to select the number of 2,3,4,5 sheets to be printed.
- Page 73 Editing [To cancel all settings] Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [DPOF PRINT] and then press 1. Press 3/4 to select [CANCEL] and then press 1. When this message is displayed 2,3,4,5 “CANCEL ALL DPOF PRINT 2,3,4,5 SETTINGS?”, press 2 to select [YES]. Press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button.
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Page 74: Protecting Images On The Card
Editing Protecting Images on the Card It is possible to protect the important images recorded on the card from accidental erasure. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P25) [Single setting/to cancel] Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [PROTECT] and 2,3,4,5 then press 1. -
Page 75: Technical Use
Technical use Technical use Playing Back with Slide Show (Automatic Playback) All pictures selected in the card can be played back one-by-one automatically. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P25) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [SLIDE SHOW] and then press 1. - Page 76 Technical use • In motion image playback, Slide Show is not available. • The DPOF setting of Slide Show will not be applied to the DPOF printing. • When setting [AUDIO] to [ON], the still picture with audio is played back for 5 seconds (audio recording)/Max 10 seconds (audio dubbing).
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Page 77: Adding Audio To Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing)
Technical use Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures (Audio Dubbing) It is possible to add a 10-second narration to a recorded picture. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P25) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [AUDIO DUB.] and then press 1. -
Page 78: Resizing Recorded Pictures
Technical use Resizing Recorded Pictures It is possible to reduce the recorded picture size. This function is useful if you want to reduce the volume of the picture for attaching to an e-mail or uploading on web-site. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. -
Page 79: Trimming Recorded Pictures
Technical use Trimming Recorded Pictures It is possible to cut off the unnecessary parts of the picture (trimming), and enlarge the remainder parts of the picture. 2,3,5,7,8 [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P25) PLAY 2 / 2 SETUP Press the [MENU] button. -
Page 80: Formatting The Card
Technical use Formatting the Card Usually, it is not necessary to format the card (initializing). Format the card when this message is displayed “MEMORY CARD ERROR”. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to playback [ ]. (P25) Press the [MENU] button. Press 3/4 to select [FORMAT] and 1 2,3,4 then press 1. -
Page 81: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder Brightness
Technical use Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor or Viewfinder. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ ]. (P25) • Press the [DISPLAY] button to select the display of LCD monitor 1 or Viewfinder 2. (P23) Press the [MENU] button. -
Page 82: Using The Auto Review
Technical use Using the Auto Review Recording with the auto review set to [1SEC.]/ [3SEC.], the recorded picture is automatically displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder for about 1 or 3 seconds. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial to except for [ (P25) Press the [MENU] button. -
Page 83: Setting Up The Operational Sound
Technical use Setting up the Operational Sound It is possible to set the sound volume when the menu operations are done. Press the [MENU] button. Press 1 to open the setup menu. • In simple mode, skip this step. Press 3/4 to select [BEEP]. Press 2/1 to adjust the operational sound volume. -
Page 84: Setting Up The Power Save Mode
Technical use Setting up the Power Save Mode In this mode, if the camera is not operated for a certain amount of time, it is automatically turned off. Press the [MENU] button. Press 1 to open the setup menu. Press 3/4 to select [POWER SAVE]. Press 2/1 to choose the setting time. -
Page 85: Resetting The File Number
Technical use Resetting the File Number As the file numbers are recorded sequentially by the camera, when you use two or more cards, it may happen that the file numbers on your cards do not start from 0001. Use this function when you insert a new card or perform the new recording on the recorded card and you want to start recording from the file number 0001. -
Page 86: Initializing The Settings
Technical use Initializing the settings The settings are initialized using this function. [Preparation] • Set the mode dial except for [ (P25) Press the [MENU] button. Press 1 to open the setup menu. Press 3/4 to select [RESET] and 2,3,4,5,6,7 then press 1. -
Page 87: Playing Back Images With A Tv Monitor
Technical use Playing Back Images with a TV Monitor By connecting the camera to a television via the supplied A/V cable 1, it is possible to view and play back the recorded images. [Preparation] • Turn the camera and the television off. Connect the A/V cable 1 to the A/V OUT socket of the camera. -
Page 88: Connecting To A Pc
Technical use Connecting to a PC [Preparation] ® ® • If your PC uses Microsoft Windows 98 or Windows 98 Second Edition, a USB driver must be installed from the CD that is included. If you are using a newer ®... -
Page 89: Usb Direct-Print
Technical use USB DIRECT-PRINT By connecting the camera to a printer corresponding to USB DIRECT-PRINT via the supplied USB connection cable, it is possible to print directly. (Please ask the manufacturer of the printer about the corresponding models) Insert the Memory Card into the camera, and turn the power switch to [ON]. -
Page 90: Usb Direct-Print (Single Picture)
Technical use USB DIRECT-PRINT (Single Picture) [Preparation] • Connect the camera to a printer. (P89) Only when DPOF is already set, press 2 to select [SINGLE PICTURE], and DIRECT PRINT then press the 4/[REVIEW/SET] button. • The message “PLEASE SELECT THE SINGLE DPOF PICTURE TO PRINT”... -
Page 91: Usb Direct-Print (Dpof Picture)
Technical use USB DIRECT-PRINT (DPOF Picture) [Preparation] • Connect the camera to a printer. (P89) • Write the print information in the card (DPOF setting). (P71) Press 1 to select [DPOF PICTURE]. DIRECT PRINT • Press the [MENU] button, and you can change the DPOF setting. -
Page 92: After Use
Technical use After Use After using the camera, it is recommended that you complete the following steps: ≥ ≥ Turn the power switch to [OFF]. (P17) • Close the flash. (P37) Eject the card. (P15) Remove the battery. (P12) Remove the lens hood. Remove the lens hood adaptor. -
Page 93: The Menu Items
Others Others The Menu Items REC mode menu REC 1 / 4 SETUP 1 W.BALANCE (P58) 2 AE MODE (P29, P45, P46) W.BALANCE AUTO 3 PICT.SIZE (P43) AE MODE 4 QUALITY (P44) PICT.SIZE 1600 QUALITY SELECT EXIT MENU REC 2 / 4 SETUP 5 SPOT MODE (P52) 6 SENSITIVITY (P61) -
Page 94: Playback Mode Menu
Others SETUP 2 / 2 SETUP 18 NO.RESET (P85) 19 RESET (P86) W.BALANC NO.RESET 20 CLOCK SET (P28) AE MODE RESET PICT.SIZE CLOCK SET 21 LANGUAGE QUALITY LANGUAGE SELECT EXIT EXIT MENU MENU Simple mode menu • For items without number, refer to those with PICT.MODE the same name. -
Page 95: Cautions For Use
Others Cautions for Use ª Cautions for Use Do not spray insecticides or Keep the digital camera away volatile chemicals onto the from magnetized equipment digital camera. (such as a microwave oven, TV, • If the digital camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the camera body may video game equipment, etc.). - Page 96 Others Do not use benzine, thinner or Be sure to detach the battery alcohol for cleaning the digital after use. camera. Be sure to detach the battery from the digital camera. (If it is left attached to • The camera body may be deformed the digital camera, a minute amount of and the surface finish may peel off.
- Page 97 Others ª Condensation Card When condensation has taken • When the card is being read, do not remove the card, turn off the power, or place: subject it to vibration or impact. Set the power switch to [OFF] • Do not leave the card in places where and leave the digital camera in there is high temperature or direct this condition for about 1 hour.
- Page 98 Others ª LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Lens ring Ring • If you push the zoom lever toward W during recording with the filter or LCD monitor conversion lens attached to the digital • In a place with drastic temperature camera, 4 corners of the image may changes, condensation may form on become dark (vignetting).
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Page 99: Warning Indications
Others Warning Indications [NO MEMORY CARD] [THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED] Insert the Memory Card. After cancelling the protect setting, you can delete or overwrite the image. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS [THIS PICTURE CAN’T BE PROTECTED] DELETED]/ [SOME PICTURES Cancel the Memory Card lock. CAN’T BE DELETED] [NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY] If the image is not based on the DCF... -
Page 100: Troubleshooting
Others Troubleshooting The power does not turn on. The LCD monitor/Viewfinder is 1-1: Are the battery and the AC too bright or dark. adaptor correctly connected? Adjust the brightness of the LCD Check the connection. monitor/Viewfinder. 1-2: Is the battery sufficiently charged? Use a battery that has been Flash does not fire. - Page 101 Others 10: The image is not displayed on the television. 10-1: Is the camera correctly connected with the TV? Check it. 10-2: Set the TV to video input mode. 11: When connecting to PC, images cannot be transferred. 11-1: Check that the camera is correctly connected to the PC.
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Page 102: Specifications
Others Specifications Digital Camera Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 2.6 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 2.4 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 2.4 W (When playing back with LCD monitor) 2.2 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) Camera Effective pixels 2,000,000 pixels Image sensor... - Page 103 Approx. 350 g (with Memory Card and battery) Operating Temperature 0oC – 40oC Operating Humidity 10% – 80% Battery Charger/AC Adaptor (Panasonic DE-928C) Information for your safety Input 110 – 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.29 A Output DIGITAL CAMERA 8.4 V 1.2 A...
- Page 104 VQT0E75 F0903Mr0 ( 1300A) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...